Speech to Text

Convert recorded speech to accurate, editable text in seconds — free, no signup required.

  1. 1Upload your recording
  2. 2We transcribe
  3. 3Copy the text

Convert speech to text, free

Upload a recording and convert the speech to clean, editable text. It's free for files up to 60 minutes with 2 conversions per day, and works with audio and video files alike.

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Speech to Text

Upload a recording and get accurate speech-to-text in raw, paragraphs, or sentences.

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Free: up to 60 minutes per file. Sign in to unlock higher limits.

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Custom vocabulary (optional)

Add technical words, brand names, proper nouns, or uncommon phrases to improve transcription accuracy.

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How to convert speech to text

Three quick steps from recording to transcript.

01

Upload your recording

Drop in an audio or video file up to 60 minutes.

02

We transcribe

We convert the spoken words to clean text with punctuation.

03

Copy the text

Choose raw, paragraph, or sentence formatting and copy instantly.

Why use speech to text?

Turn spoken words into searchable, reusable text in minutes.

  • Transcribe interviews, calls, and meetings.
  • Turn voice memos into written notes.
  • Caption videos and lectures.
  • Repurpose spoken content into articles.
  • Make recordings searchable and accessible.

Privacy first

We delete uploaded recordings after transcription. Your content isn't stored long-term.

Three transcript formats

Every transcript is available in three ready-to-use formats. Pick the one that fits your workflow and copy it instantly.

  • Raw text

    Continuous text with no line breaks, ideal for editing or feeding into other tools.

  • Paragraphs

    Readable paragraphs with punctuation, perfect for articles, notes, and summaries.

  • Sentences

    One sentence per line, great for captions, subtitles, and quick review.

How speech to text works

A transcription engine analyzes the spoken audio in your recording, recognizes the words, and writes them out as punctuated text. Upload a file and get a clean transcript you can edit, search, and reuse.

Audio quality matters

Clear speech, low background noise, and one speaker at a time produce the most accurate text. Add names and technical terms to the custom vocabulary field to improve recognition. Files up to 60 minutes are supported for free.

What you can transcribe

Use speech to text for interviews, meetings, lectures, voice memos, calls, and any recorded conversation. Then copy the transcript as raw text, paragraphs, or sentences for your workflow.

Recordings, not live dictation

This tool transcribes uploaded files rather than streaming microphone input. Record your speech with any device first, then upload it here to convert speech to text accurately.

Which transcription tool should you use?

All of these free tools share the same transcription engine. Pick the page that matches your input and the output you need.

Comparison of VoiceCheap free transcription tools by input, output, and free limits.
ToolBest forInputOutputFree limit
Audio to TextPodcasts, interviews, voice memosAudio filesEditable textUp to 60 min, 2/day
MP3 to TextMP3 recordingsMP3 audioEditable textUp to 60 min, 2/day
Transcribe VideoVideo recordingsVideo + audioEditable textUp to 60 min, 2/day
Video to SRTSubtitles and captionsVideo + audioSRT fileUp to 60 min, 2/day

Tools

Free Text-to-Speech Online

Generate MP3 audio from text for free. Paste up to 16000 characters, choose a voice, and download your text-to-speech audio instantly.

Free Video & Audio Transcription

Transcribe video and audio files for free. Upload up to 60 minutes and get raw, paragraph, or sentence transcripts.

Audio to Text Converter — Free Online Transcription

Convert audio to text online for free. Upload MP3, WAV, M4A, or any audio file and get an accurate transcript in seconds — up to 60 minutes per file.

MP3 to Text — Free Online MP3 Transcription

Convert MP3 to text online for free. Upload an MP3 file and get an accurate transcript in seconds — up to 60 minutes, no signup.

Video to SRT

Generate a clean SRT subtitle file from your audio or video. Copy or download the SRT instantly for free.

Free Subtitle Generator Online

Generate subtitles from audio or video for free. Upload a file, create an editable SRT, and copy or download subtitles online.

Free Auto Caption Generator

Create automatic captions for videos online. Upload your video, generate subtitles, adjust readability, and export caption results.

Free YouTube Transcript Generator

Paste a public YouTube link and extract a clean transcript with timestamps for free. Copy the text or download TXT and SRT exports instantly.

Subtitle Translator

Translate SRT or VTT subtitle files online while preserving cue timing and file structure.

Add Subtitles to Video

Upload a video to add subtitles instantly. Download both the SRT file and a subtitled MP4 for free.

Speech to text — frequently asked questions

What is speech to text?
Speech to text converts spoken words from a recording into accurate, editable text using a transcription engine — no manual typing required.
Which files are supported?
Common audio formats (MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG) and video files with audio (MP4, MOV, WebM) are supported.
What are the free limits?
Up to 60 minutes per file, with 2 conversions per day.
Are my recordings stored?
No. We remove uploads after transcription and don't keep your recordings.
Does this work for live dictation?
This tool transcribes uploaded recordings rather than live microphone input. Record your speech first, then upload the file to convert it to text.
How do I get higher limits?
Create a free VoiceCheap account to unlock longer files and more daily conversions.

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